Almost 4 years out

[cheryl.tappin@yale.edu 0]

Hello,

I am new to the forum. I am almost 4 years out, surgery was May 25, 2011.

I was 311 lbs before the surgery and now down to 177 lbs,

My lowest was 160 lbs. which I felt more comfortable at, but I would like to take off at least the 17 lbs or at least 10 lbs.

I am still conscious of what I eat, but no matter what I seem to do, my weight is staying put.

Can anyone advise me on what to do?

[Djmohr 6,965]

Are you exercising regularly? If not, that might help with those last 17lbs. I of course am still far from my goal but I am guessing those last 20 will give me trouble when I get to that point. I feel like I lose ok now but of course it has slowed way down from the beginning 2 months. I have to work very hard at it, some weeks I lose a pound others 3, usually no more than that.

[Baconville 578]

Hi Cheryl,

I am just over 18 months out - I had RNY surgery 6/25/2013. I started at 331 and now weigh 123 - I am 5'2". I have been working on maintenance (weight between 120 - 125) since June, 2014. Exercise and tracking what I eat are the two keys I have found to maintenance.

I use MyFitnessPal to track what I eat. If you are not using a tracking App, I strongly encourage you to start. It will make all the difference. MFP is a free App and I strongly believe it is the best weight loss tool I have every found.

Exercise is also key. I am learning that cardio is not enough. Weight work is equally, if not more, important. My goal this year is to begin working with a trainer to learn more about working with weights. I have learned that the more muscle we have on our body, the more calories we will burn naturally, allowing us to eat more without gaining weight - or helping you lose weight without increasing the time you need to workout.

Keep us posted on how you are doing. It really is still a struggle for me - I am finding my way though and you will too!

Carol